Jim LaDoux
How to Prompt a Story-Sharing Environment
With church partners in our Fourth-Soil Parenting Project, we’re experimenting with new ways to plant and nurture a story-sharing
March 11, 2024
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Jim LaDoux
Why Listening Is Our First Priority
In our research work with churches across the country, we’ve “discovered” an obvious truth all over again—listening to people
January 29, 2024
Jim LaDoux
The Path Back to Articulate, Passionate Faith
Princeton Theological Seminary professor Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean has explored the emerging ramifications of a lack of passion and faith
December 21, 2023
coaching
Celebrating Wins
The world has a dwindling natural resource that’s been overlooked—it’s the skill of appreciation. You’ve probably noticed the difference in
December 20, 2023
church leadership
The Way Of Your Church
Business executives from around the world pay big bucks to attend seminars on “the Disney Way”—learning how leaders at this
November 2, 2023
church leadership
How to Change Your Congregation
In our Vibrant Faith coaching relationships with congregations, we often tell ministry leaders: “If you want to change your congregation,
September 26, 2023
coaching
Focusing On Deep Work
Every year, I read Cal Newport’s book,Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. It’s a book that
August 15, 2023
coaching
Dealing with Difficult People
If you’ve ever been on a whitewater rafting adventure, you’ll remember that rafting guides know how to address unhelpful behavior
February 6, 2023
Negotiation as a Coaching Concept
In the thick of winter, when it’s nasty outside, it’s hard to resist the lure of Netflix, NFL playoffs, and
January 23, 2023
Jim LaDoux
5 Phrases That Unlock Growth
When we’re effectively coaching others toward growth in their leadership or their faith journey, we’re asking great questions and prompting
January 16, 2023